Nocpix LUMI P13 — 256×192 thermal handheld monocular

How far you can see a person

42 m make out detail68 m tell what it is271 m spot it┆ maker’s claim

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Calculated from the sensor's pixel pitch and the lens focal length, for clear air.

Nocpix quotes 670 m, 2.5× our figure, because makers usually measure against a person’s full height rather than their width. Why the numbers differ

NocpixHandheld monocular · 256-class

Nocpix LUMI P13

Approx. price: ~$679
Sensor: 256×192 · 12 µm
Lens: 13 mm · 2×
Weight: 10.9 oz

Price and availability on Nocpix’s site may differ.

Best for

Walk-and-scan glassing from a jacket pocket

01Specifications

As published by Nocpix. Sources: nocpixusa.com (product page feature chart + MSRP), Nocpix LUMI 2025Q1 datasheet (730 yd; the US chart says 1070 yd; 10.93 oz, 5.47 in shared with the L19); irayusa.com $619, irayusa.com (Wifi yes, Country of Manufacture China).

Sensor: 256×192
Pixel pitch: 12 µm
NETD: ≤20 mK
Refresh rate: 50 Hz
Lens: 13 mm
Base magnification: 2×
Digital zoom: up to 8×
Field of view: 13.5° horizontal
Display: 1024x768 AMOLED
Claimed detection: 670 m
Claim basis: unspecified
Run time: 4 h
Battery type: 18650
Weight: 10.9 oz
Length: 5.5″
Laser rangefinder: No
Ballistic calculator: No
Records video: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
IP rating: IP67
Warranty: 5 years
Country of origin: China
Approx. price: ~$679

02Pros and cons

From the published specs, not owner reports.

For it

Sensitive sensor that picks out small heat differences on humid or rainy nights (104th-best of 285 that publish it)
Takes 18650 batteries you can swap in the field
Waterproof (IP67), survives a dunking
Records video and connects to a phone app
Warranty: 5 years
~$679, well under the ~$1,995 typical for handhelds here

Against it